The Mackay Region has had nine players selected into the Gold Coast SUNS Academy squad for 2015-2016, who will now receive a unique opportunity to participate in a first class sport and education experience facilitated by the Gold Coast SUNS and AFL Queensland.
Academy members have been selected after an in depth process that includes club football, talent and representative, summer development, testing, feedback along with various other key criteria components.
AFL Queensland Regional Manager for Mackay Jeff Neumann said it is great to have players ranged from Bowen to Sarina, gives nine standout athletes a great opportunity to improve and develop.
"We are wrapped with the 2015-16 squad, the region is well represented from Bowen to Sarina, giving each athlete and footballer selected an opportunity to take their football to the next level," Regional Manager Jeff Neumann said.
"The nine players will now have the opportunity and access to first class resources, facilities and elite coaches to assist them in taking the next step," Neumann added.
Players Selected
Level 3
Nicholas Kempe - Eastern Swans
Eli Gunders - Whitsunday Sea Eagles
Harrison Arnold - Eastern Swans
Riley Dreghorn - Mackay City Hawks
Level 2
Tyrell Lafituanai - Whitsunday Sea Eagles
Adam Fedor - Mackay City Hawks
Blake Jones - North Mackay Saints
Level 1
William Bella - Sarina Demons
Brody Morris - North Mackay Saints
"Anyone can be added or delisted from the Academy at anytime, and the upcoming AFL Queensland Summer Development Program which is open to everyone is designed to assist those wanting to be added to the Academy," Regional Manager Jeff Neumann added.
"These nine players will partake locally in the high performance program led by our newly appointed SUNS Academy Coach for the region, who will appointed shortly.
AFL Queensland in conjunction with the Gold Coast SUNS Academy are holding a 10-week Summer Development Program, which is open to all.
For more information, go to www.mackay.aflq.com.au > Summer Development 2015-16 tab.
Last Modified on 03/12/2015 16:18